Why Do I Make Purses?
How did I get started making purses, you may ask. It’s not really a long story, but I can usually make a short story long. The basic answer is, my hubby wanted me to make some tote bags for grocery shopping. I made one – and promptly gave it away to my friend. That was the end of it for quite some time. I didn’t open the sewing machine again for close to a year or so.
I had an old pair of jeans shorts that were ragged, and I’d always wanted to try making a jeans purse. So there was my reason to fire up the sewing machine again. I made it by the seat of its pants (with absolutely NO pattern or clear idea of what I was doing), and used it for awhile. Then one day I took it to a street sale where my friend was selling stuff, and I put it up for sale. It brought $10. I was hooked.
After that I started making more, again with no pattern or direction. My sister got wind of this new obsession of mine and had me make her like, about 10 or 12 for her family members. That paid for a new sewing machine. The one I’d been using I’ve had longer than I’ve had my kids – who are in their 30s. Then my husband suggested I use this love of creating purses and things to support missions, and the rest is history!
This magnificent obsession has now drawn me into the blogging world, where I’d never trod before. Now I’m trodding all over the place!
What’s the Purpose of this Page?
Here is where I’ll be posting pictures of what I’ve made over the years. Some were for my REmissionary reverse tithing projects, while others were gifts or something I made for myself. Please check back often, as I’ll update the photos as I have them available. Thanks so much for coming and browsing! Click on any picture and it should open the gallery, so you can see the pictures better.
These are really cute, Linda! I may have to try to make some myself. Where do you sell them?
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Hi Cinda!!! I sell them at bazaars and so forth, but mostly to individuals who ask for them. The majority actually went to my sister! She wanted about 10 made last year for Christmas. Right now I’m preparing for a church sale on Nov 17. Just found out the date tonight – gotta hustle now!! 🙂
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I must have had a blond moment – I thought you were making the purses for gifts when I read about them…where was my head?! 🙂 I like the small jean one, with the red/white/blue liner…does it have small pockets on the inside like vera bradly? Patty
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Well, actually…I do make them for gifts. I also make them to sell, but it seems I give more away than I sell. 🙂 That one did have pockets on the inside. In fact, ALL of them have inside pockets! I’m a pocket kind of gal – love lots of pockets on my purses!
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Cool – hey so am I! It must mean we are organized! 😀 I just bought some things at a silent auction, but my eye is on that blue jean purse. What are the dimensions?
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the little one with red/white/blue lining? It was made from a pants leg, and measures roughly 8 1/2 by 9 inches. It was too small for what I like, but only because my checkbook/wallet is too big for it.
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that might work, that is the size of the one I was carrying in the picture. If it is still available I will let you know after next payday.
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Okey dokey. 🙂
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🙂
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Post pictures of the purses you have left from the sale. Maybe I’ll buy one myself.
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Hi Cinda – I’ll update this page as soon as I can. Thanks for stopping by!!
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Really great stuff! I’m just starting out on this blogging and creating escapade and I’m really excited by everything. I love your blog post about blogging, but I really can’t decide whether I like your purses more!?
Anyway, thank you!
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aw shucks ya make me blush. 😆 thanks so much. I do enjoy reading other people’s blogs to kind of encourage me to keep on going, especially during a blah spell when I’m doing fierce battle with my bratty side. I do enjoy making purses too, and giving them away or selling them for my reverse tithe ministry.
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I’m sure I’ll know all about that. Don’t we all have a bratty side? I want to get into this not just to make money, but because I think I’ll like it! I’ll keep following you 🙂
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thanks so much for this – brought a smile to my face! 😀
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I aim to please 🙂
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what size is the messenger bag? I am needing that new purse and should be able to purchase one next pay day…hopefully…my hubby is getting dental work done and it may cost more than we thought. hope things are going well with you.
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We’re doing OK, thanks so much. That one with the necklace, do you mean? It’s 10X10X3, roughly. I know how that dental work cost goes – I’m getting ready for some too, and hubby was just at the dentist. He has dental insurance, I have not much, but a little. I’m thankful to have that!
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I did not notice the necklace that is unique…I believe that is the one – it also has the yellow lining…. I am thankful we have dental insurance also, I shudder to think what this would have cost us without it. Thankfully our dentist let us pay it in two installments…
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Yeah, my friend Debra gave it to me – it had a lot of good memories attached to it, and she wanted me to use it to make a purse or something. She’s the one that gave me the leather pants too. What a gal!
So glad you could do the installment thing on the dental – that’s what I’ve had to do before too, and was very glad to be able to.
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I get paid next week so fingers crossed I will make my decision and let you know.
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I’m gonna send you an email soon! 🙂
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great!
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Wow… you’ve got some great bags here. Most impressive!
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aw shucks ya make me blush! thanks so much – I have a whole lot more photos of the ones I made before the REmissionary idea came to me – they’re all sold/given away by now. So much fun to do these!
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Very clever!
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thank you so much! 🙂
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What a great idea! I love your giving spirit.
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Thanks so much. Although we’ve moved and not involved in the original ministry that I was reverse tithing to, I think we may find a new one here to get involved in. I think it may be pretty soon, too – which means time to replenish my stock!
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Thank you for visiting my blog 🙂 I love your purses they are so cool!! I started following your blog.
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aw shucks – thanks so much, and welcome aboard!! 🙂
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I love your purses, they are adorable. Thanks for visiting my blog, I’ll have to follow yours and who knows, I could make a purse!
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Aw shucks, thanks. I need to update this page and add the new ones. And if I can make purses, ANYBODY can make ’em. I got a feeling you will do a great job on one.
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